The Dream of an organized home ...
Clutter-free living doesn’t come naturally to me, however much I wish it would. My sentimental attachment to ‘stuff’ is a sticking point. I find getting rid of things a real challenge – both because of the memories they hold, and also because I can’t help but think they might come in handy in the future (or I might suddenly fall head over heels back in love with them. Fickle, me?). I believe that stuff is what adds personality to a home (a minimalist I will never be), but it’s about how to walk that fine line between a curated display and messy clutter.
Of course, there’s also a more practical side to living with less. Surfaces that aren’t covered with items are easier to clean, which then means less time spent cleaning. Plus, there’s that undeniable thrill knowing that my T-shirt drawer is perfectly organised or I’ve won the battle that means when I open the Tupperware cupboard (AKA my arch nemesis) it doesn’t spew forth its entire contents onto the floor. I’m always on the lookout for ‘organising’ videos, tips and
I’m a sucker when it comes to purchase suggestions on social media. ‘Ooh, an organiser for folded jeans - that’ll change my life!’
Top of my home’s messy list of shame this month is my office, so the clever and creative (and easy!) projects on page 78 are high on my ‘get sorted’ agenda. Trying to corral the detritus that comes with busy family life – kids whose belongings are scattered throughout the house, dog toys and a messy husband – is an everyday job. But the reward – a home that feels organised and tidy – is totally worth it in my book. Tidy home, tidy mind? I’m all in.
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